Gen Y: Educated and Jobless

[AGDee]

Originally Posted by Alumiyum

It's really not all that difficult, either, as long as you can go where the job is. That's probably true for a lot of careers. I'm pretty happy with my future career choice.

It's not "easy" to get a job for most people right now but it is far easier for me to get a steady job that involves my major if I teach than if I try to go into something like graphic design, for instance.

I think you'll find that the economy is affecting teaching significantly right now in almost every area. Some teachers are still ok, specifically special ed, math and science teachers and can find jobs. However, in most areas, there have been a lot of teacher layoffs and there are few places that are hiring. I've heard this from teachers all over the country. It's possible that somewhere like Alaska may still need teachers simply because the economy has not tanked as much there (rich state to begin with) and there are fewer women there (and teaching is still a female dominated profession). I realize Michigan is not a good measure because we are in worse shape than most states, but I have been hearing this from existing teachers and new grads all over the place.

[Alumiyum]

Originally Posted by AGDee

I think you'll find that the economy is affecting teaching significantly right now in almost every area. Some teachers are still ok, specifically special ed, math and science teachers and can find jobs. However, in most areas, there have been a lot of teacher layoffs and there are few places that are hiring. I've heard this from teachers all over the country. It's possible that somewhere like Alaska may still need teachers simply because the economy has not tanked as much there (rich state to begin with) and there are fewer women there (and teaching is still a female dominated profession). I realize Michigan is not a good measure because we are in worse shape than most states, but I have been hearing this from existing teachers and new grads all over the place.

Maybe it just depends on where and when because out of all my friends who have already graduated from the program only one is still searching (ironically, she's a math teacher), and five of them are teaching art. I realize it's a small group of people (about 15 that graduated in the last 2 semesters) but as long as it holds up, I'll be fine. But it will be a year and a half before I have graduated, so who knows?

[Senusret I]

Originally Posted by Alumiyum

Maybe it just depends on where and when because out of all my friends who have already graduated from the program only one is still searching (ironically, she's a math teacher), and five of them are teaching art. I realize it's a small group of people (about 15 that graduated in the last 2 semesters) but as long as it holds up, I'll be fine. But it will be a year and a half before I have graduated, so who knows?

Most of my friend who wanted to become teachers became teachers also. None have been subject to layoffs. All depends on where you're willing to go. The way I see it is if you're willing to go with the program of whatever the Superintendent or Chancellor is talking about, you've got a paycheck and job security.

I think you have the right attitude about it.